The following campus and community resources
represent only a sampling of the available opportunities for faculty, students,
and community members to access information on Korean
culture and society at the University of Hawai`i.
The Tongjihoe Collection contains records and
materials generated by the organization to support the provisional government of
Korea after the return of Dr. Syngman Rhee to Hawai`i in 1921. The archival
materials cover the years from 1925 to 1970.
The Center for Korean Studies Colloquium Series
hosts visiting scholars, diplomats, business leaders, and community members up
to ten times per year. These talks cover topics including recent research,
contemporary politics, and ongoing community projects in the field of
Korea-related studies.
Hamilton
Library is home to the Asia
Collection containing not only the Korea
Collection (one of the largest collections of Korean-language materials in
the United States) but also extensive holdings related to Korea in English,
Chinese, and Japanese. The Center for Korean Studies library is a small, informal
convenience library that supplements the more extensive resources of the
Hamilton Library Korea Collection.
The Wong
Audio-Visual Center, Sinclair Library, houses an extensive collection
of films, videos, and recordings on Asian and Pacific related themes available
for immediate viewing or borrowing. The East-West Center, an educational institution established by
the United States Congress to bring together scholars from Asia, the Pacific,
and the United States, is also located at the University of Hawai`i and
provides a number of opportunities for study and research on the Mānoa
campus. Program information may be obtained from the East-West Center,
1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848.
The large population of Koreans and Korean Americans
in Hawai`i is reflected in the growing number of businesses dealing in Korean
foods, clothing, books, videos, entertainment, and art. Among the most useful
community resources for students of Korean studies are the Korean Consulate,
KBFD-TV, and Korean-language newspapers. For a detailed listing of the various
Korean businesses, social organizations, and alumni associations, please check
the Korean community directory provided by the Korean Association.
The Korean Consulate
in Honolulu provides visa and passport assistance to students and
faculty who wish to pursue academic study or travel in Korea. Please direct
inquiries to:
Korean Consulate
2756 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI
96817
Tel: (808) 595-6109
Fax: (808) 595-3046
KBFD-TV, the Voice of Korea
produces television programming in Korean seven days a week on KBFD-TV. It
provides regular coverage of local and Korean news, as well as Korean dramas,
movies, and popular shows.
Korean-language Newspapers are available
daily in Honolulu, including the Joongang Ilbo, Hanguk
Ilbo, Seoul Shinmun and
Tong-a Ilbo Delayed issues are also available in the Asia Collection periodical
room of Hamilton Library.
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